Mugu Man Dies During Treatment at Bir Hospital After Self-Immolation Attempt

Kathmandu. Ganesh Nepali, 25, of Soru Rural Municipality-1, Mugu, who was seriously injured in a self-immolation attempt, has died during treatment at Bir Hospital. According to SSP Dilip Ghimire of the District Police Complex Kathmandu, Nepali died after his health condition worsened while undergoing intensive treatment at the hospital. Earlier, the hospital had organized a press conference and informed that Nepali's health condition was extremely unstable and complications could arise at any time. Doctors at the hospital expressed concern, stating that they could not say anything definitive about his condition and that it could worsen at any time. 55 percent of Nepali's body was burnt. Doctors involved in the treatment said that it was very challenging to save him as the fire had caused serious damage to his face and respiratory tract. He was being treated on a ventilator in the 'Burn ICU Ward' of Bir Hospital. Bir Hospital had mobilized a special team of 21 members led by Dr. Piyush Dahal, coordinator of the Plastic Surgery Department, for Nepali's treatment. The team included Unit Chief Dr. Apar Lamichhane, Critical Care Dr. Nirman Gyawali, Anesthetist Jaiprakash Thakur, Prof. Dr. Raviram Shrestha, and health workers from the nursing service. As the patient's condition worsened, preparations were made to take him to New Delhi, India, for further treatment. However, the hospital stated that it was not possible to transfer him due to his unstable health condition. Despite the tireless efforts of the doctors, he eventually died during treatment.